Private foundation · EIN 83-2585173 · Naperville, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kamlesh & Dinaben Shah Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $78K total, median $3,977. 60% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$78K
Median grant
$3,977
Stays in IL
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bhartiya Senior Citizens of ChicagoCarol Stream, ILDonation$29K
Manav Seva MandirBensenville, ILReligious$15K
Vaishnav Temple of New YorkNew Hyde Park, NYCharity$15K
Ekal Vidhyalaya Foundation of USAHouston, TXEducation$10K
India Development ServiceOak Park, ILCharity$6,101
Vaishnav Samaj of MidwestAddison, ILReligious$1,854
Samathanam USA IncPalmer, MACharity$500
BapsBartlett, ILReligious$151
VrajSchuylkill Haven, PAReligious$101
Hindu Temple of Greater ChicagoLemont, ILReligious$51

By state: Illinois 6 · New York 1 · Texas 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Kamlesh & Dinaben Shah Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Naperville, Illinois, administered in care of Kamlesh Shah, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kamlesh & Dinaben Shah Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kamlesh & Dinaben Shah Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $78K across 10 grants, a median of $3,977.

Where does Kamlesh & Dinaben Shah Foundation Inc give?

Illinois (6 grants), New York (1 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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